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Thanks to all of you who have expressed an interest in meeting a UK Principal, the response has been phenomenal. We still have a few slots left to meet a Principal in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane at the end of the month, so if you are keen call or...

Below is a debut ProtoBlog by Karla, an Australian Teacher currently teaching in the UK through Protocol South London.
Hitting the Ground Running...
Excursion with 30 relatively unknown children to unknown destination. Parent teacher interviews....

If you are a teacher who is looking at securing a long term position in the UK then we have some great news for you!
Protocol Education can now confirm that we are flying over a Head Teacher representing the London borough of Newham who will be...

Heading to the UK for a January start? Read on for our top tips for getting the most out of your Overseas Experience…..
Let’s face it, when you step off that plane at Heathrow airport in the peak of winter, thongs and board shorts,...

This is honestly one of the easiest things you will do as part of your big move to England. Don’t worry about trying to set one up from this side – Protocol Education and HSBC Bank have teamed up to make this process quick and easy for...

Let’s face it; the beer garden is an essential part of a British summer, a place where days can disappear. Protocol Education has done some research so we can offer you a list of some of Britain’s favourite pubs with gardens, including...

Secondary Supply teacher Giles, who works for Protocol Education Manchester , reveals three of his best tactics to keep a class under control when you arrive to find that no lesson plans have been left for you!
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When you’re doing your research to make your move to the UK to teach, it can be incredibly confusing. So many agencies, so little (apparent) difference. Nearly all agencies will tell you the same thing:
Yes, you’ll have an...

Here's the first of a three parter by Darren, an Australian teacher currently working in the UK through Protocol Education.
Behaviour Management - A Three Part Harmony (Part 1)
I'm not sure about you, but my experiences...

Darren's latest blog follows on from A Guide To Behaviour Management. Darren is an Australian Teacher currently teaching in the UK through Protocol Education.
A Guide to Behaviour Management: Part 2
A Script for Starting the...

Continuing his Guide to Behaviour Management Blog, here is Darren's latest instalment. Darren is an Australian teacher currently teaching in the UK through Protocol Education.
Maintaining A Sane Classroom
Ok, so you've given yourself...

Fiona is a great teaching assistant who works in both mainstream and SEN schools through Protocol Education. Her latest ProtoBlog is about her experience working supply in mainstream UK schools.
My Job as a Teaching Assistant
I love working...

Here is a debut ProtoBlog by Darren, an Australian NQT who made the move to teach in the UK through Protocol Education.
What do I wear?... and other advice for male NQTs Moving From Australia to Cambridge
Part 1: Before You Go
Ahhh,...

Be all you can be! By extending your Teaching in an International setting you are not only becoming a better educator, you are making yourself an attractive prospect for a position in Australia upon your return. It is a known fact that Aussie Principals...

Welcome to one of the first Protocol Education Australia Blogs.
With offices across Australia you will be able to stay in touch with what’s happening in your State and hopefully attend an Information Session to get all the gossip on Teaching...

Timing your trip to the UK is a crucial part of your travels; arrive at the wrong time and you can be left with little or no work! Keeping an eye on the UK school calendar is one of the most important things you need to do when making your plans.
If...

Now you’ve made the decision to head off on your Working Holiday, it’s time to start thinking about your teaching options, and what category_id of work is going to suit you better. Some of our teachers want the security of having...

We all know that UK schools love Australian Teachers right, but let's stop for a minute and think why?
What exactly do Australian Teachers do that make them worthy of such a high accolade , everybody knows that the atypical Australian harbors...

The Big Move to the UK...
Protocol Education has teamed up with Accommodation London to offer our Australian Teachers somewhere to stay in the UK!
Your bags are packed, and you have left Mum and Dad at the airport and you’re on your way. ...

Beth is a Secondary teacher working in schools in Leicester through Protocol Education. Her first Protoblog reflects on the enthusiastic welcome she received when she returned to a school she had been placed at long term, this time...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to teach in the UK? The good news is that Protocol Education is exploring Australia in search of brilliant teachers who want to make the journey...and are here to tell you all about it!
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I’ve heard it’s really difficult to set up a bank account in the UK. Should I set one up before I leave Australia?
True, it can be difficult to set up a bank account, but not if you are registered with Protocol Education. We have a link...

Since the UK is such a small and user-friendly country (compared to Australia) travel is relatively easy.
Getting from one end of the country to the other can be done in a day if need be and pretty cheaply if tickets are purchased in advance.
The...

We are excited to welcome Orianne, a Canadian teacher who is preparing to move to the UK with a classmate to teach through Protocol Education in Bristol. Her first post for us reveals what has helped her most in planning her move abroad.
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Heard the term “QTS” being flung about?
QTS stands for Qualified Teacher Status, and anybody who wants to teach in the UK (England and Wales) for more than 4 years, needs to obtain it. Anyone who has not completed their teacher...

Registering with Protocol Education is a free service and we are here to help make the transition to the UK as smooth as possible for you.
Once you have made initial contact with us and chatted to a consultant in Australia /New Zealand, the process...

Orianne is a Canadian teacher who is has recently moved to the UK with a classmate to teach through Protocol Education in Bristol. Moving your life from one country to another can be stressful. Let's find out how Orianne has found the journey...
As...

We’ve heard that you’ve made the decision to teach in the UK, and that you will be arriving shortly. We would like to introduce ourselves to you, and tell you about the services we provide and make you aware of our Teacher Services!
The...

Jason is a Primary Teacher from Perth who is teaching in London through Protocol Education. This is Jason's first ProtoBlog, so comments are welcome!
I recently read a post by Meaghan on the ProtoBlog about her experiences as a supply teacher...

Alyce is an Aussie Primary teacher who took part in our September 2016 round of 'Interviews with a UK Principal.' Rather than start her role in January 2017, Alyce had a longer term goal and was looking for a September 2017 start. Even though...

When you register with Protocol Education, you have the option of not only teaching through our 3 London offices but through 11 other regional branches all across the country. Many teachers aren’t too keen on the fast-paced lifestyle of London...

Lynne is a Secondary Teacher with QTS who is currently working in schools through Protocol Education in Bristol. Lynne shares her view on the use of literacy in the classroom and believes it needs to be addressed.
As supply...

We’re pretty lucky that our education system is very similar to England’s, but it’s good to brush up on a few curriculum terms before you arrive, there are a few you won’t be familiar with.
For primary teachers, the years...

Orianne is a Canadian teacher who is preparing to move to the UK with a classmate to teach through Protocol Education in Bristol. Today she talks about technology in the classroom - and when to use it effectively.
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Miranda is a Primary Supply Teacher working in schools through Protocol Education in Manchester. In light of the recent "Big Freeze", Miranda discusses the pros and cons of snow days...
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Not Just a Teenage Dirtbag?
In the wake of the London Riots it is easy for people to rehash the same old stereocategory_ids about teenagers. They’re selfish, rude, undisciplined. Society is doomed if this is the group of people who will...

Siobhan is an primary teacher from Sydney who decided to move to the UK after university to teach in schools in London through Protocol Education. Sadly, her time in the UK has come to an end and she shares her thoughts before heading...

Miranda is a Primary Supply Teacher working in schools through Protocol Education in Manchester. Miranda is back in supply work after her maternity leave and it turns out it's like riding a (wobbley) bike! ...
Looking for a teaching or...

Gareth is a Secondary Teacher from Australia who is working in West London schools through Protocol Education
One of the most wonderful things about being in London is the access to see the places I’ve read about in books and the places where...

Not sure what to do next year ? No teaching position arranged?
Why not head to the UK?
Whether you are looking for daily supply teaching or a long term position Protocol Education can help. With 15 Offices all over England we can offer...

Teresa is a Kiwi Secondary teacher who has done a lot of work for Protocol Education. She has some advice for fellow Proto-blogger Amy who is about to swith from long term to daily supply teaching.
Read Amy's blog, Switching...

Here is a debut ProtoBlog from Renata, an Australian teacher now teaching in the UK through Protocol Education.
Teaching in the UK
I qualified as a primary teacher in Victoria, Australia, and did a year as a supply teacher there in 2010....

Teachers are role models for students and they should be required to abide by a standard of professional dress at all times," This was much simpler in the older days, a black cap and a cloak was all you were required and nobody cared what was...

Jacqui is an Aussie teacher who has just returned from her 2 years in the UK. She got in touch with Mitch from the Sydney office and has been able to offer the following testimonial!
• What made you decide to teach in England?
I...

It is recommended that you purchase travel insurance while abroad to cover things like; delays, cancellations and lost luggage, sickness, injury and theft. This can be purchased for the duration of the flight(s) or an entire 12months depending on your...

Follow Primary teacher Amy as she documents her experiences supply teaching in South London schools and Nurseries through Protocol Education. In her first blog of the new year Amy discusses a recent project that took place at the last school she taught...

A glowing reccomendation from one of our wonderful supply teachers, Heather....
When I was asked to interview for Protocol Education I didn’t really know what to expect. I’d been through an agency before. They had found me by chance...

If you met us at a university career fair, you only needed to look around the room to see how many different agencies there are that recruit teachers for the UK. At the end of the day we all offer the same service (although the quality of this service...

Jennifer is a Canadian Primary Teacher working in a Primary School in Essex through Protocol Education. As a foriegner she reflects on learning "British Spellings" from her students, and how she's adapted to the differences in speaking...

When you register with Protocol Education, you have the option of not only teaching through our 3 London offices but through 11 other regional branches all across the country. Many teachers aren’t too keen on the fast-paced lifestyle of London...

Sarah is an Australian-trained Primary and Secondary teacher working as a supply teacher in London schools through Protocol Education. Today Sarah debates the pros and cons of teaching in rural England as opposed to a big city.
Supply...

Working as a supply teacher in the UK...
So you’re just ready to begin work as a supply teacher. What do you have to do? What are your extra responsibilities? What schedule should you follow? What if the kids are mean or the other teachers...

Click here to read Supply Teacher Daily Routine: Part One
~9.10am: Spend a few minutes outlining your behavioural expectations with the students. I try to ALWAYS do this, as it sets the tone for the day (do it after assembly if you need to). I...

We try to help out overseas trained teachers (OTTs), as they need a little more guidance than others when it comes to finding work in the UK. Protocol set up a Teacher Services Department years ago in order to help teachers trying to find teaching...

Mitch Jones is Protocol Education's NSW-based recruitment consultant helping Aussie teachers find casual and full time teaching jobs in London and across England. In his latest blog, he highlights the comparisons of teacher statistics between the...

So...You've arrived in the UK, attended your induction meeting with Protocol and you are anxiously awaiting your first teaching day.....what now??
Tips for new graduates before you leave home and when you arrive.
Moving to the UK as an...

Gareth is a Secondary Teacher from Australia, currently teaching in West London schools through Protocol Education.
Students can be chronic liars. Here are some ways of pinning them down and extracting the information required from them.
Hidden...

Cathryn recently moved over to the UK from Australia, and in this blog she shares her experiences as well as tips for other Australian Teachers.
The Beginning of my UK Teaching Journey
It’s been a rough start – I’m not going...

Heading to teach in a different country with a different curriculum can seem daunting, however you can prepare yourself before you travel to make the transition much easier!
There are some great online teaching resources which you can access whilst...

Heather is a Canadian-trained Teacher living in Harrow, Middlesex. She is currently working in Primary schools through Protocol Education. Teachers are adaptable by nature says Heather - and thats why the possibilities are endless!
Protocol...

Meg is a New Zealand trained teacher preparing to move to the UK to be a supply teaching with Protocol Education. In her debut blog, Meg is counting down the weeks and offers her advice on what you need to do if you want to come and teach in the UK.
The...

Not something we’re used to over here, Umbrella Companies are widely used by many contractors in the UK, to offset their expenses, and as a result get a larger pay packet each week by paying less tax. Protocol Education have teamed up with...

Jennifer is a Canadian Primary Teacher working in a Primary School in Essex through Protocol Education. Having worked in both long term and daily supply, Jennifer is well-placed to provide some tips to ease the stress of supply work - and ensure you...

Kirstie is a Canadian secondary teacher in Milton Keynes who blogs for Protocol Education regularly. With half-term approaching her thoughts are on TRAVEL and she has some very valuable advice for our teachers and support workers thinking of taking...

So you’ve just arrived in the UK, you’ve never owned a passport before and you don’t know a soul in old London town. Where are you going to sleep tonight?
There are numerous avenues for you to consider when looking for either long...

Thinking of reasons to head to the UK to teach and travel? Here are 10 of the best!
Number 10: Exploration
Teaching in the UK, or any other country for that matter, gives you a new world to explore. Whether you choose to teach in...

Kathryn's latest blog, though not about teaching, is still interesting as it highlights the importance of the London commute! Kathryn is a Canadian supply teacher currently teaching in London through Protocol Education.
How to Avoid Looking...

Aussie trained Teachers have been travelling to the UK for decades – so what’s all the fuss about?
Supply/Emergency Teaching is in high demand throughout England and Protocol Education has branches all over the country. The UK School...

Cathryn is an Australian Teacher living and teaching in London through Protocol Education.
My Saving Grace
Half-term has finally finished, and – just like at home – the last two weeks of term mean ratty kids. If...

Here is a debut ProtoBlog by Australian teacher Ciaran. Ciaran is currently working in the UK as a Secondary Teacher through Protocol Education. He registered with Mitch in our NSW office before he left and is now working through our Chelmsford branch.
Making...

Ready, set...Quit?
Ok the new school year has started and we’re into the third week. I’ve contacted my agencies and they tell me, it’s been very quiet and as soon as anything comes in they’ll call. My USB stick is...

School Assembly
You’ve been there, right on the side of the assembly hall watching over your class like a hawk. It’s enough to induce at least a yawn but you cover it as a cough so the kids don’t see. They are not a perceptive...

Adventure awaits you in the UK – So how do you get there?
There are a heap of flights leaving Australian shores daily via numerous routes landing in one of many UK airports – Which one is right for you? Prices will vary depending on the...

Hello and welcome to the first ever edition of the Protocol Australia Blog. In this ongoing series of ‘ProtoBlogs’ we wish to help you in your search for teaching positions in the UK.
How we can help
We recently sent a...

Starting work in Jan 2011 and already registered with one of our local Australian offices?
The Australian school year is coming to a close and you’ll be busy writing reports, attending Christmas festivities and basically packing up...

Do I need to get a return ticket if I am travelling on the Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa?
No, most tickets are only valid for one year and this visa is valid for two years, so you are ok to just get the one way ticket.
I am heading to the...

What’s the best method of transferring money from Australia to England and vice versa??
Protocol Education works in partnership with Tranzfers. They offer a fantastic service and great rates with a flat fee of $15 per transfer and the first...

What is the General Teaching Council for England? As an Overseas trained teacher do I need to sign up with them?
As an overseas trained teacher you are able to teach in the UK for a four-year period. If you intend to continue teaching in the UK...

James (26) is a Primary Teacher working through Protocol Education in Nottingham. Today he asks what we in the UK can learn from the way things are done in the USA!
What can we learn from education in the USA?
Over the last few weeks I have...

When you register with Protocol Education, you have the option of not only teaching through our 3 London offices but through 11 other regional branches all across the country. Many teachers aren’t too keen on the fast-paced lifestyle of London...

So you are moving to a foreign country, and other than the backpack on your back, you have nothing…so how do you start to set yourself up? And where do you go?
There are a couple of great options but today, we are going to let you know about...

By Stacey
Back in Australia I joined an agency that based itself in London. I travelled by myself to the UK in July and I had little communication with the agency I joined. When I went for my first interview with the agency I was told that my...

Ever wondered why some UK teaching agencies offer free flights and we don't?
It can be pretty confusing if you're a teacher considering teaching in England; so many agencies and, to the untrained eye, they all look the same....

Ivan is a Canadian trained Secondary teacher who is currently in a permanent postion through Protocol Education in a school in Milton Keynes.
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By Claire (Auckland Consultant - Protocol Education)
If I can do it, so can you! Integration isn’t so big in the UK, and there are a range of SEN (Special Education Needs) schools around. MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulty) schools cater for...

I was lucky (unlucky?) enough during the volcanic explosion to be in the same class for four days. This class had a reputation at the school for being somewhat unruly. On my first day, I noticed some bells in the classroom. “Great, I won’t...

Ah yes, the sun is shining, barbeques are cooking, holidays are being planned, and long term teaching job prospects are being proffered for September. When my Protocol Education consultant called me last week to discuss the prospect, I was rather vague...

Please see below a Blog written by one of our Australian-trained teachers...
Six weeks of classroom-free bliss! As happy as we are as teachers and rewarding as our jobs can be, you can’t tell me you are not looking forward to summer...